Authentic Sindhi Vegetarian Biryani

International Vegetarian Main Course Special

Sindhi/Baluchi Cuisine
Authentic Sindhi Vegetarian Biryani

Serves about 4 

Pakistani Basmati Rice (Extra Long Grain Aromatic)- 500 Grams

Onion Rings- Fried to Dark Brown & Caramelized- For Garnish

Minced Ginger- 3 Tbsp.

Minced Garlic- 1 Tbsp.

Onions- 3 No’s, Finely Sliced

Plain Yoghurt- 100 Grams

Cloves- 7 to 8

Cardamon- 5-6 & 8 to Boil with Basmati Rice

Cinnamon Quills/Sticks- 4-5

Red Chilli Powder

Turmeric Powder

Paprika

Bay Leaves

Fresh Cardamon Powder

Cumin Powder

Coriander Powder

Cumin Seeds

Black Pepper Powder

Whole Black Cardamon- 3 to 4

Dried Plums- 8 to 10 No’s

Boiled Potatoes- 4, Washed, Boiled Unpeeled & Halved
Sultanas, Almonds, Walnuts & Cashews

Method:

In a Hard Anodized Pan, Cook Sliced Onions till Translucent

Add Minced Ginger-Garlic & Plain Yoghurt

Add 7-8 Cloves, 5-6 Cardamon, 4-5 Cinnamon Sticks, Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Paprika, Bay Leaves, Fresh Cardamon Powder, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Cumin Seeds, Black Pepper Powder, 3-4 Whole Black Cardamon, Dried Plums Sour & Sweet specially used in Biryani, Mix Well, 1 Cup of Water, 3 Green Chillies, Salt, Cover & Cook for 45 Minutes

Soak Basmati Rice for 30 Minutes

In Boiling Water, add Cardamon Seeds & use the Rapid Boiling Technique to Cook the Basmati Rice

To Half the Rice, Add Saffron Strands Briefly Soaked in Milk

Add Sliced Tomato, Fresh Chopped Coriander Leaves, Fresh Chopped Mint Leaves, Green Chillies to Vegetable Mixture, Cover & Cook for 15 Minutes

In a Large Rectangular Serving Plate, layer the Cardamom Infused Steamed Rice, Vegetable Curry, Saffron Rice, Handful of Fresh Mint Leaves, Chopped Green Chillies & Coriander, Boiled Potatoes, Steamed Rice, Saffron Rice, Onion Rings, more Fresh Mint Leaves, Tomatoes & Green Chillies, Sultanas, Almonds,  Walnuts & Cashews

Serve with Kachumbar (Made with Red Onions Vinegar, Lettuce, Tomatoes), Mint Sauce called Raita (Made with Yoghurt, Mint Cumin, Salt)

There are many versions of the Biryani but the Best Biryani comes from the Sindh Province of Pakistan

Biryani is one of the Celebration Dishes prepared for every Occasion in Families in Huge Quantities


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